Paper Deer Skull

Create a unique and customizable decoration with this easy-to-follow guide on making a paper deer skull. This project was something I did as a project for me engineering based Physics 1 class at National Park College. I could have chosen any project, but I wanted to do this one for a Halloween decoration. I enjoy crafting and I hadn't done this style in a while so that was the big decider on choosing this project. This is more about the documentation process then what the actual project is. You will need patience to make this paper craft. Assemble the front section last for the skull. I don't plan on making any more of these, crafting anatomically correct skulls is not as easy as it looks.

I enlisted the help of an Etsy papercraft designer to make my process quicker and easier. If you have the software, you can download the files and edit them before printing them. Deer Skull/papercarft/diy Origami/printable Pattern/3d Sculpture/animal Paper Trophy/animal Decor/low Poly Origami/paper Template/deer Art - Etsy Here is a link to the files I bought and used.

Print out the files as PDF's

A pair of scissors

Glue or tape or both

A scoring device, something you can run down the dashed lines without cutting through the paper.

A straight edge

Patience

Cut out all the pieces from each page. You don't need to be exact on every cut.

Score all the dashed lines of each piece. This is an important step, do not skip.

Fold all pieces on the dashed lines keeping the numbers visible. Fold each part both directions to make assembly easier.

Start assembling the pieces trying to stay in number order, this makes things easier. I used a small flat head screwdriver to help apply pressure to more detailed areas as I went along. It is important to use quick drying glue or take your time. The shape is more complicated than it seems and if the glue is not set it will fall apart as you build it. I used tape to help keep sections together. There are two sections on either side of the back of the skull on the bottom that go inside the overall skull. They can be a bit tricky so take your time. Attach the horn numbers to the skull first before attaching them together, otherwise they are very difficult to attach to the skull.

After utilizing your patience and after some time you'll have a finished deer skull that you can customize to your hearts content. I recommend using an acrylic paint to help waterproof the skull.